Hello,
My partner is joining me in Belgium via family reunification. We're both Americans. Leuven city hall just told us that she needs to stay in Belgium for 9 months while the visa is processed and that they don't advise leaving. Is there any exception to this? Say, in the case of a death in the family or a wedding? We have a wedding in several months and we're wondering if there's something we could apply for to allow us to leave temporarily.
Thanks,
Rich
Belgium Family Reunification 9 Month Stay Exception
rketcham
05 February 2019 13:58:18
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phipiemar
06 February 2019 09:18:40
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Hi Rich,
Having experienced the same problem a few years ago. Apart from the death of an ascending / descending parent with the provision of an official document, no exception is allowed.
rketcham
06 February 2019 10:01:24
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OK, that's unfortunate. Thank you though.
MissSJ
23 February 2019 05:33:28
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Hi Rich, apart from the medical reason of what Phipiemar had mentioned, family and business-related reasons would also be considered. You have to apply for a "Return Visa" from the city hall and submit supporting documents. If it is the wedding of a close family member, you can try and apply. Otherwise, the possibility of approval will be low.
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